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3.0 DESIGN CHARACTER
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3.0 DESIGN CHARACTER
3.3C RIVERSIDE PARK
Riverside Park is located between the Main Street Bridge and the rail-
road. The western half of the Park is about to be redesigned. Construc-
tion on the eastern half of the Park was recently completed; improve-
ments include a new amphitheater, parking lot and Riverwalk, Figure
3.3C-5. Pedestrian lights planned for the entire Riverwalk have been
installed in this area; the railing will need to be added on the north
shore of the Fox River, Figure 3.3C-4. Riverwalk components consist
of concrete walk, steel sheet pile, stainless steel or aluminum and wood
railing, bollard and pedestrian lights, landscaping, and fi xed docks.
Concrete Walk - The cross section for the Riverwalk along the western
half of the Park’s riverfront will match the recently completed paving
of the eastern half. The Riverwalk will originate at the Main Street
sidewalk and traverse the slope to the river. Fishing piers are recom-
mended for the area adjacent to the bridges. Floating docks for tran-
sient use are recommended as shown in Figure 3.3C-3.
Steel Sheet Pile – The existing edge of Riverside Park west of Court
Street is wood piling. To protect the shore, improve aesthetics, and ac-
commodate redevelopment, edge condition improvements are required.
Steel sheet pile consistent with the edge of Riverside Park east of Court
Street near the Leach Amphitheater would be optimal, Figure 3.3C-4.
Stainless Steel or Aluminum, and Wood Railing – All vertical edges
from the walk surface to the river along the Riverwalk are to have
handrails for public safety. Handrails consist of stainless steel or alu-
minum tubes for post and structure elements and stainless steel cables
for horizontal midrails. Horizontal midrails should be designed to de-
tract from foot placement. The top handrail consists of wood placed at
a slight angle, 5 to 10%, for leaning and resting opportunities.
Landscaping – Landscape will occur between the north edge of the
concrete walkway (width undulates and varies) and parallel line creat-
ing a 30 foot Riverwalk easement from the river’s edge. Landscap-
ing materials should consist of low-stature native perennials and native
canopy trees. Landscape materials selected should require relatively
low maintenance and have the ability of survival in extreme conditions.
Shade trees should be placed approximately 40 feet apart on center.
Bollard and Pedestrian Lights – The pedestrian light is to match the fi x-
ture used at the Riverside Park Leach Amphitheater. Pedestrian lights
are spaced approximately 75 feet apart. Primary function of the pe-
destrian light is to provide continuity of the Riverwalk with Riverside
Park as well as providing additional lighting to the walk. Primary walk
lighting is to be provided by bollard lights located approximately 25½
feet apart within the handrail system. Visually the bollard fi xture is to
play off the detail of the pedestrian fi xture and handrail design.
Floating Docks – Docks are located along the south edge of the Riv-
erwalk. Recommended dockage consists of 8 foot wide ramp with 6
foot wide parallel pier. A ramp, as shown in Figure 3.3C-3, is accessed
centrally at each pier section to minimize walking distance from either
end of the pier. The pier is to have cleats to allow for transient docking
opportunities.
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